of Western Grove, AR
September 23, 1927 - May 11, 2012
Marie Whitehead, age 84, of Western Grove, Arkansas, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born September 3, 1927, in Manning, Texas, the daughter of Carson A. and Hazel (Horton) Ricks. Along with her parents, Marie was preceded in death by her two brothers, Linwood and Larry Ricks; two sisters, Geneva (Ricks) Raley and Joyce (Ricks) Winder; a great-granddaughter, Jaden Marie Whitehead; and a grandson, Luke Whitehead.
Mrs. Whitehead was a member of the Fairview Baptist Church in Lufkin, Texas. "ReRe" devoted her life to her family and friends. She was always there to lend a hand to all who needed it. She loved taking care of her horses, dogs, and her flowers. She also enjoyed fishing, dominos and spending time outdoors.
Marie is survived by her husband, Jewel B. ''JB'' Whitehead, of the home; her son, Jerry B. Whitehead, of Western Grove, Arkansas; her daughter, Vina Frances ''Vicky'' (Whitehead) Rice, of Oak Grove, Arkansas; her sisters, Lola (Ricks) Day of Orange, Texas, Wilma (Ricks) Permenter of Lufkin, Texas, and Opal (Ricks)Whitehead of Lufkin, Texas; along with her brother, Charles A. Ricks of Orange, Texas. She has four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Visitation was Monday, May 14, 2012, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Services were Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home with burial at Jaden's Memorial Garden.
Pallbearers were Shane Walton, Cecil Whitehead, Wes Phillips, Travis Whitehead, Justin Martin and Derek Martin.
Honorary Pallbearers were Robert Rice, Eric Street, Melvin Bridges, Jimmy Raley, Carl Kidd and Dale Robinson.
Vocalists was Bo and Myra Gilbert.
A sweet lady. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
There will never be another ReRe, she was one of a kind in every wonderful way you can imagine. Spending time with her in Lufkin in the summer all those years ago was like Christmas. So many precious memories......
I had a million good times with my Aunt ReRe, and she will live in my heart forever.
ReRe will always have a special place in our hearts. She was one of a kind. A true woman of God that touched the lives of all who knew her. RIP
Marie was my Sister in Law but more like a sister .She was a wonderful lady with a heart as large as the state of Texas! I could not put a value on what she was worth, and will be dearly missed by all who knew her..